AMD Releases Ryzen AI PCs with NPUs

AMD, at the Advancing AI event, has revealed Ryzen 8040 series mobile processors, thereby extending its range of on-edge offerings. These processors boast enhanced performance that surpasses the competition, establishing AMD's leadership in the mobile PC domain. 

The integration of the Ryzen AI neural processing units (NPUs) in select models introduces state-of-the-art AI capabilities, surpassing the processing performance of prior AMD models.

To complement the hardware advancements, AMD introduces the Ryzen AI 1.0 software. This software facilitates the seamless deployment of models on Ryzen AI PCs, making it more convenient for users to harness the power of AI in various computing scenarios, be it for work, play, or AI-enabled experiences.

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Leading OEMs such as Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Razer are set to feature the AMD Ryzen 8040 Series processors, broadening the availability and accessibility of these advanced AI processors. 

"We continue to deliver high performance and power-efficient NPUs with Ryzen Al technology to reimagine the PC" said Jack Huynh, SVP and GM of AMD computing and AMD graphics business. "The increased Al capabilities of the 8040 series will now handle larger models to enable the next phase of Al user experiences."

The rollout is anticipated to commence in Q1 2024, ensuring that users can experience the cutting-edge capabilities of these processors across a range of devices.

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Furthermore, AMD emphasises its commitment to delivering high-performance and power-efficient NPUs with Ryzen AI technology, as stated by Jack Huynh, Senior Vice President and General Manager of AMD's computing and graphics business. The increased AI capabilities of the 8040 series are positioned to handle larger models, paving the way for the next phase of AI user experiences.

In addition to hardware developments, AMD underscores its compatibility with the Windows 11 ecosystem, offering users the full range of Windows 11 features, including robust security. 

These processors offer up to 64% faster video editing and up to 37% faster 3D rendering compared to competitors, catering to the diverse needs of users across different domains. With LPDDR5 memory support, advanced power management features, and compatibility with the Windows 11 ecosystem, the AMD Ryzen 8040 Series processors provide users with a compelling choice for ultrathin PCs, gaming, content creation, and other demanding AI use cases.

"It's been incredible to see AMD and Microsoft's long partnership of technology, bringing Al innovation to our shared customers," said Pavan Davuluri, CVP Windows + Devices, Microsoft. "We're so excited to see Ryzen 8040 series processor powered devices come to life in the Windows ecosystem and can't wait to see what developers and customers do with all of this innovation."

As part of its broader ecosystem, AMD introduces the Ryzen AI Software, which is now widely available. This software empowers developers to build and deploy machine learning models trained in popular frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow. 

Developers are granted early access to AI features such as advanced gesture recognition, biometric authentication, and other accessibility features. This aligns with AMD's vision to provide a comprehensive platform for developers to build AI applications with ease.

The AMD Ryzen 8040 Series processors stand out not only for their AI capabilities but also for their overall performance. Built on the AMD "Zen 4" architecture, these processors deliver up to 16 processing cores, ensuring leading single-core and multi-core performance. 

The processors also feature AMD RDNA TM 3 architecture-based RadeonTM graphics and are designed for creative professionals, gamers, and mainstream users seeking a powerful laptop with reliable performance.